Kardashev Civilizations are beyond immense, with even the first tier of them making any modern nation look miniscule, and there are many barriers to becoming one.

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Barriers To Becoming A Kardashev Civilization

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Episode 360, September 15, 2022

Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Written by:

Isaac Arthur

Editors:

David McFarlane

Jerry Guern

Konstantin Sokerin

Cover Art:

Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

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